Sexual misconduct survivors shed light on abuses in Hollywood in October 2017 and the world took notice — the stories of a few were quickly echoed and amplified by millions who catapulted the #MeToo viral hashtag into a cultural movement.

Ahead of the one-year anniversary, USA TODAY wants to continue the conversation by sharing the voices of people who have experienced sexual harassment and assault in the entertainment industry.

In this installment, eight people share their stories and perspectives on what needs to change to rid the industry, and country, of sexual misconduct. Several worked with a team of more than 20 female filmmakers to use their personal experiences to create a public service announcement to further the momentum of the #MeToo movement earlier this year. Most are sharing their stories publicly for the first time.

Morgana McKenzie

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A crew or the audience hear harassment and it becomes normalized. To share, click link icon in the bottom right to continue the conversation.
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As a young camera operator, Morgana McKenzie says she was harassed by a colleague: He would rip the camera rig off her shoulders and yell at her if she gave him directions. She says the daily harassment turned physical as he forced himself on her after giving her a ride home from set.

Tish Arana

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Tish Arana hopes more women never have to end careers over harassment. To share, click link icon in the bottom right to continue the conversation.
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The #MeToo movement has triggered a painful memory for actor Tish Arana, who says she received unwanted sexual attention from a Hollywood insider almost a decade ago. When she rebuffed his advances, she says he grew angry and told her she'd never make it in Hollywood.

Miriam Mayer

Miriam Mayer worked as a ghostwriter with an established male composer at the beginning of her career in Hollywood (one of the most underrepresented areas for women in the industry). Until one day when she went to his home-studio to drop off tapes of the music, he grabbed her by the shoulders and kissed her, leaving her anxious and scared to go back.

“I really wanted/needed that job, it was a great opportunity, but I couldn’t go back. There was no one to report to,” she said.

Zakiya Moore

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A Hollywood professional says harassment should be called out by peers. To share, click link icon in the bottom right to continue the conversation.
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Zakiya Moore works for a camera rental house and gives out her business card with her personal number when networking. She says one man took advantage of the situation by continuously contacting her on a personal level until she blocked his phone number.

Puppett

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One filmmaker shares thoughts on inappropriate comments from co-workers on set. To share, click link icon in the bottom right to continue the conversation.
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While working as an actor and director, Puppett says colleagues often make their sexuality a topic of conversation in ways that they say are uncomfortable and unnecessary.

Ava Benjamin Shorr

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Only weeks after transition, she starts experiencing sexual harassment. To share, hit the link icon in the bottom right to continue the conversation.
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Ava Benjamin Shorr is a director of photography. She is transgender, and says it only took a few weeks after transitioning full time to experience sexual harassment. Shorr believes more diversity in hiring practices can improve the experience for all employees on set.

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"Having a good job and a good life" shouldn't be exclusively for men. To share, hit the link icon in the bottom right to continue the conversation.
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This short film producer tells the story of a teaching moment she had with a male colleague about sexualized remarks he made in a meeting that made her feel uncomfortable. But what she thought was a productive conversation turned into a case of retaliation. USA TODAY has verified her identity but is honoring for request for anonymity due to fear of reprisal.

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An editor shared an interviewer telling her to see him at night alone. To share, click link icon in the bottom right to continue the conversation.
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While working as a video editor, she related several instances of harassment, including an unwanted kiss from a much older board member who grabbed her by the shoulders. Afterwards, she says HR warned her that reporting the incident could result in retaliation and being blacklisted. The experiences pushed her to leave the industry, leaving her grieving the career she lost. USA TODAY has verified her identity but is honoring for request for anonymity due to fear of reprisal.

USA TODAY worked on this project in partnership with Gretta, a minority-led experimental voice-sharing platform. With Gretta, USA TODAY's editors for the first time have the ability to create "kinetic typography" video quotes, a visualized and easily shareable version of their audio content.

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